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Rose Petal and Crab Apple Jelly
Herbal Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pint of rose petals (fill a 1 pint jar completely)
1 quart ripe crab apples
1-1/2 cups of sugar per cup of juice
6 ounces liquid pectin
Directions:
Cover petals with boiling water and cover. Keep out of bright light and allow to sit for 24 hours.
The next day, strain and collect the liquid. Wash and stem crab apples, then cook in a little water until soft.
Mash apples to release the juice, then simmer for 15 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag, but do not squeeze (clouds the jelly).
Combine liquid from rose petals, juice from crab apples and sugar. Mix thoroughly, then bring to a boil for 1 full minute, or until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add pectin and hold at a full boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Skim foam and pour into hot, sterile jelly jars and seal. Color will be a deep pink.
